Jeff Hodge

Male

Wytheville, VA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 14 years Fire Fighter
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Wytheville Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 4 years
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department 8 years.
My Training:: Fire Fighter One, Hazardous Materials Emergencies 1 & 2, Pumper Operations, Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation, National Fire Academy Field Course, Communication With Children
About Me:: I am married we have two teenage daughters and four dogs. I have been on the same day job for 17 years and a volunteer fire fighter 24/7.
Day Job:: Lead Calendar Operator
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My father was a fire fighter, I was approached when I was in high school about joining the volunteer fire department. I didn't even think twice about it, so I guess you could say it was in my blood.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The feeling I get when I know that I have helped another person.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Funding, Safety, Communication with government officials on the needs of a department.